Graphene enhanced perovskite solar cells improve efficiency and reduce production costs
First Graphene (OTCQB:FGPHF) has reported significant breakthroughs in their partnership with Halocell Energy and Queensland University of Technology for developing graphene-enhanced perovskite solar cells (PSC). The collaboration has achieved remarkable results, with PSC efficiency nearly doubling to 30.6% while reducing production costs by up to 80%.
The company's graphene formulations, compatible with roll-to-roll (R2R) dispersion technology, eliminate the need for expensive materials like gold and silver. The partnership, supported by a AU$2.03 million government grant, has led to commercial success with Halocell selling indoor, low-light PSCs since late 2024. Halocell plans to expand its Wagga Wagga plant capacity to manufacture up to 60 million PSC units annually, targeting 44 different device applications across various sectors.
First Graphene (OTCQB:FGPHF) ha annunciato importanti progressi nella collaborazione con Halocell Energy e la Queensland University of Technology per lo sviluppo di celle solari perovskite (PSC) potenziate con grafene. La partnership ha ottenuto risultati notevoli: l'efficienza delle PSC è quasi raddoppiata arrivando al 30,6% mentre i costi di produzione sono stati ridotti fino al 80%.
Le formulazioni a base di grafene dell'azienda, compatibili con la tecnologia di dispersione roll-to-roll (R2R), eliminano la necessità di materiali costosi come oro e argento. Grazie a un contributo governativo di AU$2,03 milioni, la collaborazione ha già portato a successi commerciali: Halocell vende PSC per uso interno e a bassa luminosità dalla fine del 2024. Halocell intende aumentare la capacità dello stabilimento di Wagga Wagga fino a produrre 60 milioni di unità PSC all'anno, rivolgendosi a 44 diverse applicazioni dispositive in svariati settori.
First Graphene (OTCQB:FGPHF) ha comunicado avances significativos en su colaboración con Halocell Energy y la Queensland University of Technology para desarrollar células solares de perovskita (PSC) mejoradas con grafeno. La alianza ha logrado resultados destacables: la eficiencia de las PSC se ha casi duplicado hasta el 30,6% mientras que los costes de producción se han reducido hasta en un 80%.
Las formulaciones de grafeno de la compañía, compatibles con la tecnología de dispersión roll-to-roll (R2R), eliminan la necesidad de materiales caros como el oro y la plata. Con el apoyo de una subvención gubernamental de AU$2,03 millones, la colaboración ya ha tenido éxito comercial: Halocell vende PSC de interior y para baja iluminación desde finales de 2024. Halocell planea ampliar la capacidad de su planta en Wagga Wagga para fabricar hasta 60 millones de unidades de PSC al año, orientándose a 44 aplicaciones diferentes en múltiples sectores.
First Graphene (OTCQB:FGPHF)는 Halocell Energy 및 Queensland University of Technology와의 협력에서 그래핀 강화 페로브스카이트 태양전지(PSC) 개발에 있어 중요한 성과를 보고했습니다. 이 협력으로 PSC 효율이 거의 두 배로 증가해 30.6%에 도달했고 생산 비용은 최대 80%까지 절감되었습니다.
롤투롤(R2R) 분산 기술과 호환되는 회사의 그래핀 조성물은 금·은 같은 고가 재료의 사용을 불필요하게 합니다. AU$2.03백만의 정부 보조금 지원을 받은 이 파트너십은 상업적 성과로도 이어져 Halocell은 2024년 말부터 실내 저조도용 PSC를 판매해 왔습니다. Halocell은 Wagga Wagga 공장의 생산 능력을 확장해 연간 최대 6천만 개의 PSC 유닛을 제조하고, 다양한 분야의 44개 기기 응용처를 목표로 하고 있습니다.
First Graphene (OTCQB:FGPHF) a annoncé des avancées majeures dans son partenariat avec Halocell Energy et la Queensland University of Technology pour le développement de cellules solaires à pérovskite (PSC) améliorées au graphite. La collaboration a obtenu des résultats remarquables : l'efficacité des PSC a été presque doublée, atteignant 30,6%, tandis que les coûts de production ont été réduits jusqu'à 80%.
Les formulations de graphène de la société, compatibles avec la technologie de dispersion roll-to-roll (R2R), suppriment le besoin de matériaux coûteux tels que l'or et l'argent. Soutenu par une subvention publique de 2,03 millions de dollars australiens, le partenariat a conduit à un succès commercial : Halocell vend des PSC pour usage intérieur et faible luminosité depuis fin 2024. Halocell prévoit d'accroître la capacité de son usine de Wagga Wagga pour produire jusqu'à 60 millions d'unités PSC par an, ciblant 44 applications d'appareils dans divers secteurs.
First Graphene (OTCQB:FGPHF) meldet bedeutende Durchbrüche in der Partnerschaft mit Halocell Energy und der Queensland University of Technology bei der Entwicklung von graphene-verstärkten Perowskit-Solarzellen (PSC). Die Zusammenarbeit erzielte bemerkenswerte Ergebnisse: die PSC-Effizienz hat sich fast verdoppelt auf 30,6%, während die Produktionskosten um bis zu 80% gesenkt wurden.
Die Graphenformulierungen des Unternehmens, die mit Roll-to-Roll-(R2R-)Dispersionsverfahren kompatibel sind, machen teure Materialien wie Gold und Silber überflüssig. Unterstützt durch einen staatlichen Zuschuss von AU$2,03 Millionen führte die Partnerschaft bereits zu kommerziellem Erfolg: Halocell verkauft seit Ende 2024 Innenraum-PSC für schwaches Licht. Halocell plant, die Kapazität des Werks in Wagga Wagga zu erweitern, um bis zu 60 Millionen PSC-Einheiten pro Jahr zu fertigen und zielt auf 44 verschiedene Geräteanwendungen in diversen Sektoren ab.
- PSC efficiency increased nearly two-fold to 30.6%
- Production costs reduced by up to 80% through elimination of expensive materials
- Commercial sales already underway since late 2024
- Potential market expansion to 44 device categories across multiple sectors
- Secured AU$2.03 million government grant for continued development
- Halocell plans production scale-up to 60 million PSC units annually
- Plant expansion requires additional capital raising
- Technology still primarily focused on small electronic items and niche applications
Highlights
- Addition of graphene to perovskite solar cells (PSC) shown to improve efficiency two-fold and reduce production costs by up to
80% - Cost-effective production allows scale up of volume and increases product competitiveness
- Partnership with Halocell and QUT helping deliver upward trend in commercial sales of ultra low-cost perovskite solar cells since launch to market last year
- More than 40 device categories identified to benefit from PSC application with significant market growth opportunities
Through the addition of First Graphene's novel functionalised graphene, Halocell's photovoltaic (PV) PSC has almost doubled in efficiency to
This is predominantly achieved through the Company's graphene formulations being compatible with roll-to-roll (R2R) dispersion technology, which eliminates traditional high conductor and high-cost materials such as gold and silver from PSCs (see Figure 1).
R2R is the cheapest PSC manufacture method, providing a rapidly scalable production technique, introducing cost and volume efficiencies that gives Halocell's cells market advantage against competitors.
Cells made with alternative carbon-based materials such as graphene (see Figure 2) have widely been found to outperform conventional silicon cells in low and artificial light conditions, including indoor environments, generating and supplying power for niche applications.
Perovskites generally lower PV material, processing and energy costs associated with manufacture significantly compared to traditional silicon-based PVs. Their energy payback period has been calculated to be as low as six weeks compared to silicon cells which take approximately two years.
Technology development and performance has created a level of PSC efficiency in the last decade that took 40 years to achieve in silicon-based cells.
Research partnership leading to commercial opportunities
FGR's research and development partnership with Halocell and QUT started in 2023 and continues to be funded through a three-year AU
To assist ongoing development of graphene-enhanced PSCs, First Graphene entered a two-year commercial agreement to supply Halocell with its PureGRAPH® for use as a high performing coating in their cells last year (refer ASX announcement 26 September 2024).
Since late 2024 Halocell has been selling indoor, low-light PSCs to the Australian market, typically used in small electronic items.
PSCs are widely considered the best solution to replace hundreds of millions of batteries used in small everyday electronic devices such as TV remotes, calculators, toys, lights and torches, e-readers and tracking devices.
They can also be applied to high-end devices such as satellite solar modules, fixed wing drones, shark detectors, biomedical sensors and weather stations.
Halocell has identified 44 devices used across the IoT, electronics, space, aviation and full sun sectors that its PSC technology could be applied to.
Halocell is in the process of planning and seeking capital to expand its Wagga Wagga plant capacity through modular expansion of R2R production lines and boosting operating capability, with a view to eventually manufacturing up to 60 million PSC units annually.
First Graphene Managing Director and CEO Michael Bell said:
"We're pleased with the progress Halocell has made applying our PureGRAPH® to its perovskite solar cell development, not only through our R&D collaboration but now in a commercial setting.
Halocell's ambient module product line has been commercially available since September last year, meaning our partnership is generating competitive Australian innovation with global reach.
Production of these cells fits with our decarbonisation mantra when applying graphene to materials, which is proven to improve product performance, extend life and dramatically lower production costs to create a highly competitive product available to market."
Halocell Energy CEO Paul Moonie said:
"Our approach to perovskite commercialisation has always been strong material science while keeping cost and processability in mind.
This collaboration project with First Graphene has delivered that, and we now have a suite of low-cost materials we can select for a range of PV applications we will deliver.
In addition to improving the performance of our products, this locks in bespoke material from First Graphene as a secure and reliable supplier.
This material will be included in sales of our Ambient PV range already available for purchase as well as our drone and satellite PV modules.
I thank the Federal Government's Collaborative Research Centre program for its support, this not only adds value to our products, but also strengthens sovereign manufacturing in
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